Training of Health Promoters for the Development of Healthy Communities

Abstract

Introduction: health policies in Cuba currently address the impact of the training of health promoters on the development of healthy communities, requiring a diagnosis of the current state of the process.

Objective: diagnose the status of the training process of health promoters for the development of healthy communities.

Methods: qualitative study of the group interview type, at the University of Medical Sciences of Cienfuegos, Cuba, during September to December 2023, two focus groups were carried out each with nine students of the short-cycle nursing technician. Non-probabilistic theoretical sampling was used. The phases of development of group techniques were taken into account: setting objectives, selection of participants, preparation, organization, development of the topic, analysis of information and selection of the venue. Recording media were available. The participants in each group were identified with the letter “E” and “T”. The narratives were transcribed and grouped to carry out content analysis, using a colorimeter technique, nuclei of meaning and weighted frequency were searched.

Results: three categories emerged, “need for information”, “material for the training of health promoters” and “necessary activities to carry out as health promoters”. Thematic axes were analyzed: achievements in the training process, place given to young people, importance of the role of health promotion.

Conclusions: the diagnosis aimed to strengthen and promote community participation in the promotion of healthy practices, which can have a positive influence on the health status of the population.